Program Activationist

About SPRINT Senior Care:
We began caring for seniors and enabling seniors to care for themselves in 1983. We continue to do so today as an accredited, not-for-profit community support service agency in Toronto by offering a wide range of practical and low-cost services to seniors and their caregivers. Our services help seniors stay safe, connected, and live as independently as possible. They also prevent premature or inappropriate institutionalization. We supply services regardless of ability, race, colour, ethnic origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity and gender expression, and are committed to 2SLGBTQ+ inclusiveness.

Position Type: Full Time, 1 Year Contract
Bargaining Unit Position
40 hours per week
Week 1: Sunday \xe2\x80\x93 Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Week 2: Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Pine Villa SPRINT Homes

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement creative and innovative program activities that meet client needs and are reflective of client choice and strengths.
• Assess and actively encourage client engagement and socialization during programming.
• Evaluate and improve effectiveness of program activities.
• Assist clients in activities of daily living including personal care (toileting), serving meals, and assistance with feeding as required.
• Safely assist clients who use wheelchairs or who need assistance with transfers by following proper body mechanics and safe transfer techniques.
• Escort clients in SPRINT Senior Care vehicles to and from the program site.
• Follow safe procedures and help provide a safe, clean environment for clients, self and other staff include following Infection Prevention and Control and Cleaning and Disinfecting procedures.
• Maintain all records/documentation requirements.
• Participate in agency training.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in activation, therapeutic recreation, recreation and leisure studies, kinesiology, or a related field.
• Experience working both in a group setting and on a one-to\xe2\x80\x93one with seniors with physical and/or cognitive challenges.
• Excellent knowledge of dementia and ability to provide a person-centered and gentle persuasive approach to care.
• Significant experience in leading group activities and in working with older adults with cognitive impairment and/or physical disabilities.
• Prepared to assist in transferring a client from one location to another and provide total assistance with toileting.
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, flexibility and to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Certificate an asset.
• Demonstrates computer skills at a basic level for the use of the Internet and the following Microsoft Office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel and Outlook.

Our Caring Workplace
Working at SPRINT Senior Care, you\'ll have the opportunity to be a part of a passionate team committed
to providing client-centred, high-quality services to seniors in our service area.
SPRINT Senior Care\xe2\x80\x99s inclusive environment is one of many benefits for staff, including SPRINT Senior
Care\xe2\x80\x99s dedication to staff wellness, health and dental benefits, pension, employee recognition and
events, and learning opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
SPRINT Senior Care encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our
community. SPRINT Senior Care is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices in accordance with
the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA).
Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all
aspects of the selection process.

Wage: Start $38, 383.80
6 Months $39,566.80
2 Years $40, 822.60

We appreciate all applications; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
SPRINT Senior Care encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of our community.
SPRINT Senior Care is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA). Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in all aspects of the selection process.